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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_08_19 Pressrun 51,400 • 48 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, August 19, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Nico Archambault has proven to Canada he can dance. And dance classes of mostly girls -- but at least one boy -- at Durham Dance Centre Inc. in Pickering last week were treated to two days of learning from the man voted Canada’s best dancer. The Montreal native and winner of last year’s So You Think You Can Dance Canada took a breather from his intense, no-nonsense ses- sion with the intermediate class to chat with the News Advertiser. Dancing has changed from the time he was a kid, when he was always outnumbered by girls, he said. Although it’s still often the case, he sees more boys involved in dance today since it’s See CANADIAN page 14 SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Nico Archambault, 2008 winner of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, was the special guest at the Durham Dance Centre’s Summer Dance Explosion dance camp on Aug. 13.Nico knows he can dance SHOW WINNER SPECIAL GUEST AT PICKERING CAMP COURTS 2 Victim takes stand Tippett on trial in Peterborough for sexual assault SMOKING SERIES 10 *5 4 " % 3 " ( *5 4 " % 3 " ( *5 4 " % 3 " ( What helps the most Lots to choose from in battle to kick butts SPORTS 18 Bietola busy on her bike Pickering teen off to Games, then worlds Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Wednesdays 7:00am - 8:00pm Saturdays 8:00am - 2:00pm 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Church) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN INCOME TAX All-Canadian Tax Service $49.95*only * Most returns *GST extra 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860 Pickering Town Centre (Upper Sears Wing) (905) 420-0744 Taunton and Harmony Plaza Oshawa (905) 438-0744 See in store for details STUDENT PLAN EVERYTHING A STUDENT NEEDS FOR TALK, MESSAGING, EMAIL & BROWSING • Unlimited evening and weekend local calling starting at 6 pm • Canada-wide unlimited talk, text & picture/video messaging to 10 friends on any network* • 200 weekday minutes • 500 MB data for email, browsing & messaging • Double your data for only $5/month $50per month All Weekend Long $100 Off all Smart Phones $0 Messaging Phone & Free Prize Give Aways! plus $6.95 / month System Access Fee and other fees*See in store for details Pickering Town Centre Special Event newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20092 AP WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING !.4)342%33 ¤ WALKING IN FASHION & STYLE CALL ROSE 1-866-550-5462 ADVANCED CLASSES AVAILABLE www.durhamLINC.caTHEDURHAMCATHOLICDISTRICTSCHOOLBOARDCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DURHAM Funded by: LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA Tween left behind Courtice Secondary School last August BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com PETERBOROUGH -- The now 13-year- old alleged victim in Stanley Tippett’s kidnapping and sexual assault case says she can’t recall ever drinking alcohol, even on the August 2008 evening leading up to her screams alerting neighbours to her presence behind Courtice Second- ary School. The cool, composed teen took the stand as the trial hit the mid-way point of day two in Peterborough Tuesday. And though two previous witnesses had earlier testified the three girls, including the then-12 year old, had shared a 26-oz. bottle of Bacardi rum, the alleged victim said she can’t recall having consumed any alcohol. One of the two girls, now aged 16 and 17, also said she had reason to believe the 12-year-old girl had taken some pre- scription narcotic, perhaps morphine. The then-tween said she remembers going to the house where the other girls claim the three drank mixed drinks containing rum, but has no recollec- tion of consuming any booze or of any- thing that happened thereafter. The next thing she remembers, the girl told the court, was “waking up in the hospital” in Oshawa, where she had been taken after being found behind Courtice Secondary School. “Are you telling this court you’ve never consumed alcohol?” defence lawyer Mike McLachlan asked. “I’m 13,” the girl replied. “No.” It was a different picture from what was painted by earlier witnesses, includ- ing a 17 year old whose testimony began Monday and wrapped up Tuesday morn- ing. The polite, soft-spoken teen witness, who by court order may not be named, had earlier testified a man she identified as Mr. Tippett had pulled up in his red van in south Peterborough. The witness said Mr. Tippett pulled over, apparent- ly to help the 12-year-old girl, who was sprawled, apparently unconscious, on the road. The witness also said she had reason to believe the 12 year old was intoxicat- ed not only by alcohol but also by some form of prescription narcotic that night. The 17 year old admitted to being drunk at the time. The witness told court Mr. Tippett drove her and the 12-year-old girl to downtown Peterborough. She said she only left the younger girl alone with Mr. Tippett after “he reassured me she would be safe. “He said he would take her to a nurse and then take her to the hospital or take her home,” the teen testified. “If he said she was going to be safe, there was no reason for me to think she wouldn’t. He had a family van, he took us downtown.” It was only the next morning, when the 17 year old was woken by a friend and police pounding on the door of a downtown area rooming house, that she became aware anything had happened to her tween friend. Mr. Tippett is charged with seven counts, including kidnapping and sexu- al assault. He entered the Peterborough court- house Tuesday via a back door, head up, saying only “Daddy loves you,” as media lobbed questions at him. The trial continues in Superior Court in Peterborough, in front of Justice Bruce Glass. LANCE ANDERSON / PETERBOROUGH THIS WEEK PETERBOROUGH -- Stanley Tippett arrived at Peterborough’s Superior Court of Justice on Aug. 18 for the second day of his trial on charges of sexual assault and kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl last year. COURTS Victim in Tippett sex assault case takes stand Judge throws out subpoena for Metroland Durham Region journalist BY JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com PETERBOROUGH -- A Superior Court judge has quashed a subpoena that would have forced a Metroland Durham Region divi- sion reporter to testify about an interview she conducted with a man now on trial for the abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl last summer. Justice Bruce Glass ruled Monday that the Crown’s attempt to call reporter Jennifer Stone as a witness was based on “specula- tion” she might bolster the prosecution case against Stanley James Tippett, and failed to balance the value her testimony might have with well-established rulings on the relation- ship between journalists and the courts. “There is a requirement to balance the interests of the state in the investigation and prosecution of crimes with the right to pri- vacy of the media in the course of gathering news and reporting it,” Justice Glass said after hearing arguments at the start of Mr. Tippett’s trial Monday morning in Peterborough. “The subpoena is founded on speculation and does not meet the necessity requirements.” The Crown’s request to call Ms. Stone, a reporter for This Week newspaper (serving Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington), as a wit- ness arose from a jailhouse interview she conducted with Mr. Tippett several weeks after his arrest in August of 2008 on charg- es including sexual assault, sexual interfer- ence and kidnapping. In July of this year, as Mr. Tippett’s trial date approached, Ms. Stone was served with a subpoena by Peterborough police informing her she was being called to testify and ordering her to bring notes, recordings and other materials related to the interview with her to court. Metroland sought to quash the subpoena, arguing it would be disruptive to the organi- zation -- if she was designated a witness Ms. Stone would be excluded from the court and unable to cover the trial -- and that it was an affront to the relationship of trust established between reporters and their sources. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20093 AP 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa CREDIT NIGHT SCHOOL REGISTER ONLINE at www.dce.ca OR call 905-436-3211 • 1-800-408-9619 OR visit E.A. Lovell 120 Centre St. S. Oshawa Earn credits toward your high school diploma or upgrade for employment or post-secondary programs. 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Citing safety for the officer, neither the Dur- ham Regional Police nor the Ontario Provin- cial Police is releasing the name of the 10- year veteran charged Aug. 12. “Identifying him other than how we have could possibility jeopardize his safety as well as the integrity of some of the investigations he’s involved with,” said Acting Inspector Dave Rektor, OPP western region media rela- tions. “Our focus is all about driving safely, whether you’re a police officer or an emer- gency worker ... we all have a responsibility to drive safely.” OPP aerial traffic enforcement spotted the officer travelling 52 km/h over the speed limit at 5:30 p.m. on Hwy 115 in the Cavan area, in what turned out to be an unmarked police vehicle. “It would have been an undercover car,” said Durham Regional Police Inspector Bruce Townley. “It would be a plain, normal car that blends in with the public.” OPP impounded it for seven days, suspend- ed the officer’s driver’s licence for the same amount of time and charged the 34-year-old man under street racing legislation. The undercover officer, who is a member of drug enforcement, was on duty at the time, Mr. Townley added. “There could (be con- cern for his safety) depending on the type of work he’s working on at that time. Again, I’m not privy to what he was working on.” The officer involved has not been suspend- ed from duty and is currently on vacation, he added. Once Durham police receive and review a copy of the report from the OPP Peterbor- ough detachment, they’ll decide if he’ll be redeployed elsewhere. “In fairness to the offi- cer, we don’t know what the exact circum- stances are,” Insp. Townley said. The undercover officer is to appear in a Peterborough court Sept. 14. Once the pro- vincial process is complete, Durham police will monitor and decide if Police Act charges will be brought forth as well, Insp. Townley said. Page 6 - Today’s editorial CRIME Speeding Durham cop’s name remains a secret newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20094 AP CALLING ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS! 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Police officers and a K-9 unit can- vassed the area for suspects with no results. The investigation continues and police are looking to identify several suspects involved. They do not believe it was a random act. The suspects are described as black males between age 17 and 22. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2524 CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222-8477 CRIME Shots fired in Pickering WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions ANIMAL CARE Second Chance not ideal for animals To the editor: Re: Animals get Second Chance at Pickering shelter, Aug. 7 I sincerely hope the new management at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary indicates a major change in policy. As a neighbour, animal lover and responsible pet owner, I often visited the sanctuary. When our cat died, I was told I couldn’t adopt a cat because I couldn’t promise it wouldn’t go outside or that I wouldn’t give it dry food as well as wet. I was also told I had to adopt pairs of cats because they could not be separated, includ- ing a mother and son. I was appalled at the conditions under which they -- and Joyce! -- lived. And I was appalled to discover the hundreds, if not thousands, spent on seri- ously injured cats that should have been humanely put down and the money spent wisely. I’m not saying Joyce was a crazy cat lady. Her intentions, I have no doubt, sprang from genuine concern for the animals. I am saying that one rabbit does not make a wildlife sanc- tuary. To solicit funds for a charitable cause under that name is misleading -- or worse. I have chosen to donate my charitable dol- lars and to adopt my loving pets elsewhere. Mary Delaney Pickering FREE SPEECH Pro-life images ‘horrific and disturbing’ To the editor: This morning I drove my 18-month-old daughter to daycare and had to wait sev- eral minutes in the parking lot because I was still crying after seeing the disturb- ing images the pro-life demonstrators were toting along Kingston Road, near Whites Road, in Pickering. The images are horrific and disturbing. They completely contradict the notion of respecting human life. I felt terrorized and am having trouble getting those images out of my head. My daughter is too young to ask questions but is increasingly aware of the world around her. I can only imagine what some parents are going through in having to help their children recover from having seen these photos. Censorship bodies most certainly would not have allowed a newspaper or television show to publish such graphic images. Why are these people allowed to force them upon us and our children at the side of the road on our way to daycare, school, camp, the zoo or work? I hope these people truly understand how many children they harmed this morning and that there is some law to protect them and people like me from being terrorized like this again. Christine Howe Pickering VOLUNTEERS Drivers offer invaluable service to cancer patient To the editor: I would like to put out a big thank you to the volunteer drivers who donate their time for the Canadian Cancer Society. I was fortunate enough to have this service available to me during my treat- ments. The drivers were kind and courteous and always got me to my appointments on time. I enjoyed our daily conversa- tions and their compassion and humour is greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to the Durham Region chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society and the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health. Susan Burgess Pickering Protecting identity of racing cop a poor decision Police officers are not supposed to act as judges, yet that’s exactly what occurred this week when the Ontario Provincial Police decided not to name a member of the Durham Regional Police Service who was charged with stunt driving. The officer, according to the OPP, was spotted by an air patrol driving more than 50 km/h above the speed limit on Hwy. 115 in the Cavan area Aug. 12 while he was on duty. Under new stunt driving legislation passed in 2007, the OPP cor- rectly impounded the car for seven days, suspended the driver’s licence for the same amount of time and charged the 34-year-old man with racing. Then the OPP took the questionable step of deciding not to release the offi- cer’s name. Their reason, after being riddled with calls from the media, was that the officer was undercover and releasing his name would jeopardize the case he was work- ing on. There are times an undercover officer’s identity becomes the subject of a publication ban, but that’s something for a judge to decide, not a police ser- vice. The OPP might be correct. Releasing the officer’s name might indeed jeopardize the case and, indeed, the officer’s safety, although it’s perhaps telling that reason was not given in the original press release -- a press release not distributed through normal process to the media. It didn’t become a reason for withholding the name until reporters started calling, questioning the change in protocol. The OPP generally release names of police and fire officials charged under the new racing legislation. The pub- lic expects police officers to be treated just like any other member of the public and, in many cases, to adhere to a higher moral code than most. There cannot be one set of rules for officers and another set for the rest of us. There are many ways for the courts to protect the identify of an accused person, from an outright ban on publishing any- thing which might identify him to a par- tial ban allowing a name, but no photo, or simply using initials. But that’s up to the courts. When it’s one of their own being charged, the police have to go above and beyond to demonstrate to the pub- lic they’re not circling the wagons -- even if it hurts. Dealing with extenuating cir- cumstances, the OPP should have antici- pated the backlash and gone out of their way to release the information right away using their standard protocol and to explain upfront why the name was being withheld. By not doing so, they have left them- selves open to criticism. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20096 P WE ASKED Real Ontario summer seems to have come back. More’s the pity. Over the last couple of months, I heard an awful lot of people belly-aching about the cool weather, but I wasn’t one of them. I liked it. And believe me, no one is more surprised by that statement than yours truly. I don’t know what happened. I used to be a real “bring it on” kind of guy when it came to the summer months. The hotter the better. Humidity ... Shmoomidity. These days, however, I’ve become a bit of a heat wuss. I’m coming out and I don’t care who knows. I like cool, fresh days. I like being able to do simple things like brush my teeth or, I don’t know, blink without working up a sweat. I love sleeping at night without the drone of ozone-crush- ing air conditioners filling the night like a pack of hydro-hungry bees. I like waking up feeling rested and happy. I actually just like waking up ... which presumes that I, in fact, slept. This last little spate of “the good ‘ol days” reminded me of why the crime rate always spikes right in line with the humidex. After a few sleepless nights of lying on top of sweat-soaked sheets, gasping for air like a gaffed trout, I can fully understand how a person could be driven to, if not murder, then serious name-calling. Alec Guinness probably slept more com- fortably in the “cooler” during Bridge on the River Kwai. And at least he had that thing to himself. Contrary to popular movie culture, high heat and humidity are not conducive to “relations,” marital or otherwise. When it’s that hot and humid, the last thing you want to do is touch another human being. It’s a nice thought, but those sultry, sexy nights of passionate, slick-bodied, love-mak- ing that Tennessee Williams, Anne Rice and Dr. Seuss are always writing about are purely fictional. (You may or may not have read the high- ly acclaimed but discontinued Cat in the Hat on a Hot Tin Roof or Gerald McBoink- boink.) On nights like those, any sane person over the age of 40 just wants to be left alone. Getting intimate only serves to increase the risk of a heat rash. My wife and I have a tacit agreement on nights like those: Don’t touch me unless you’re handing me a mar- tini or the remote. And our marriage is a very good one. Depending on your level of optimism, at 49, I’m statistically either at or just past middle age. And so maybe what’s really going on here is I’m experiencing a purely physiological/evolutionary change. The body, in an effort to conserve vital, life-sustaining resources, seeks out envi- rons optimally attuned to a comfortable level of stasis No energy-robbing extremes of heat, cold, humidity or aridity. Which probably explains why I am having similar difficul- ties lately tolerating the chill of winter. Or perhaps this is all crap. Maybe it’s just me trying to put an interesting spin on what is essentially male menopause. In any event, nature never presents us with a problem without also offering up a solution. Thankfully, through agriculture and sci- ence, we have developed a miraculous sub- stance that is both a coolant in the summer and a source of heat in the winter ... alco- hol. Middle-age does have its perks. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. What road do you think is the worst in Pickering? (from left) CARL MILLER --‘Kingston Road, inconsistent road and sidewalk construction along its length, also lack of bus shelters.’ JIM DUNCAN --‘Bayly Road: It cannot handle the volume of traffic of daily commuters, particularly during rush hour. If it was expanded to four lanes, it would lessen the congestion.’ PATRICIA MUELLER --‘Around Altona Road and Sheppard Avenue intersection.’ JUDITH MANDER--‘Brock and Kingston roads area, there is too much speeding.’ RON PIETRONIRO / BEHIND THE LENS Oh, what a difference a year makes. About this time last year Sports Editor Brad Kelly and yours truly were scurrying around China covering your favourite local athletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. This, and I’m sure I speak for Brad, was the single greatest event I’ve ever covered as a photojournal- ist. The question I’m asked the most, even today a year later is: How were the Olympics, a question I’m glad to answer. This picture in front of the Birds Nest was taken one late night as we headed back to our media vil- lage. The Olympic Green was packed with people taking pictures of each other and for some unknown reason they wanted pictures of us with their families. So today, a year later, families all over China are looking at pictures of us on their fridges and wondering just who we are. Hopefully we will see them again in London in 2012. JOANNE BURGHARDT Sweating it out in a courtroom It was hot outside for sure, but the heat we were feeling Monday inside a Peterbor- ough courtroom was just as real. Faced with a subpoena summoning one of our reporters to testify at a kidnapping and sexual assault trial, we were in court to fight what we saw as an unnecessary infringement on the media’s right to privacy when reporting the news. In a nutshell, the Crown wanted the option of calling Jennifer Stone to testify about an interview she did with the accused, Stan- ley Tippett, in which he gave an account of what had happened that fateful night. Audio recordings of the interview, along with a lengthy story recounting the interview, were posted on our web site, newsdurhamregion. com. In an affidavit, managing editor Mike Johnston told the court the Aug. 20, 2008 story substantively includes the informa- tion received by Ms. Stone. In his ruling, Jus- tice Bruce Glass agreed the article contains the information that Ms. Stone could pro- vide if called as a witness at the trial. Lawyer Ryder Gilliland argued for the newspaper a subpoena can’t be used for a fishing expedi- tion; rather, a solid case must be made that the witness is likely to give material evidence in the proceeding. The mere possibility that a person will give evidence that is relevant is not sufficient. In the end, Justice Glass agreed with Mr. Gilliland, saying the subpoe- na painted too broad a request for informa- tion that “might, rather than probably” be material to the trial. “The subpoena is founded on speculation and does not meet the necessity require- ments,” he said. Are we attempting to skirt our responsibilities as responsible citizens? Absolutely not. The information Ms. Stone could have provided the court was contained in the story which to this day remains on our web site. There is, however, a real possibil- ity that if the state is too freely given access to a reporter’s investigative tools, a media chill could set in, drying up valuable sources. If the ability to secure important interviews is going to be compromised, it must be for very good reason. Joanne Burghardt is Editor-in-Chief of the Metroland Durham Region Media Group. Cool summer just fine for this fellow NEIL CRONE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20097 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20098 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 20099 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 cityofpickering.com Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL August 19 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm September 3 Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm on Race Relations and Equity September 8 Planning and Development Committee 7:30 pm September 9 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME A message from Pickering Fire Services Contact the Pickering Fire Services at 905.839.9968, cityofpickering.com or email fi re@cityofpickering.com for more information Everyone Enjoys a Barbecue – Do it Safely! 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Card Required CALL 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com/teen for details 'SFF'JUOFTT$MBTTFT /FX&RVJQNFOU /FX*OTUSVDUPST /FX(SPVQ'JUOFTT$MBTTFT /FX%PVCMFT4RVBTI$PVSUT /FX.FNCFSTIJQ0QUJPOT 5PVST 0SJFOUBUJPOT %FNPT 'BNJMZ'JUOFTT"DUJWJUJFT .03& Join the rebels of the 1837 Rebellion as they plan their historic march on Toronto. Teachers book your class now! Tickets on sale August 21 and cost $15. More information at cityofpickering.com/museum or 905.683.8401 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200910 AP BY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Health care experts estimate 70 per cent of smokers want to kick their addiction. Statistics say that left to their own devices, only about seven per cent will achieve success long term. In comparison, the data suggests that 30 per cent of smokers who seek help from health care professionals manage to become smoke free. Metroland Durham Region Media Group wanted to test that theory -- and help stack the odds in favour of some Durham residents who desperately want to butt out. Three participants were chosen to take part in a six-week quitting challenge. Experts from the Durham Region Smoking Cessation Network -- a group of local phar- macists, nurses, doctors, and dentists who are passionate about helping people quit -- will be providing the participants with resources, guidance and support. We will be bringing you their story in print and online at www. newsdurhamregion.com every other Wednes- day, throughout August, with a final update in September. DURHAM -- On a recent summer evening, quit-smoking participants Marven Whidden, 46, Sherrie Webber, 26, and John Hatch, 18, sat down with two health-care experts from the Durham Region Smoking Cessation Net- work, a group consisting of three pharma- cists, two family physicians, two nurses, two nurse practitioners, a dentist and a cardiolo- gist. The network was established about a year ago, when its members realized only a small percentage of health-care professionals focus heavily on smoking cessation, and that they could cover more ground by working as a team. “In terms of return on investment, quitting smoking has the most impact on a person’s health,” said Jane Ling, a local pharmacist and network chairwoman. “A lot of health care providers feel overwhelmed because they only have a small amount of time to spend with each patient ... but helping some- one quit smoking can make such a big differ- ence in their life.” Ms. Ling and fellow network member Dr. John Stewart, a family physician from Port Perry, led the participants through an over- view of the quitting process. They described the pros and cons of the various quitting resources, talked about nicotine withdraw- al symptoms and behavior changes that can make quitting more successful. And, the participants learned that asking for help is half the battle. “If you have a health-care provider helping you, you’re 30 times more likely to be suc- cessful,” Ms. Ling said. While about 50 per cent of people who quit for life do it cold turkey, the experts said using tools, like nicotine gum or medications, defi- nitely up the chances of success. Using the products in combination can help too. For example, a medication like Champix can reduce the urge to smoke, but it won’t keep your hands busy if you’re used to smok- ing while watching TV or driving -- that’s where an inhaler can be a big help. Like- wise, gum can quash a craving, but it’s not as convenient as popping a pill or sticking on a patch. While products combos haven’t been stud- ied, Ms. Ling said they are common and safe, as long as the total amount of nicotine being consumed is still lower than the amount con- sumed while smoking cigarettes. Follow the participants’ quitting blogs online at www.newsdurhamregion.com. Patches, lozenges, drugs: what to choose? HEALTH *5 4 " % 3 " ( *54"%3"( *5 4 " % 3 " ( This is the second part in a month-long series looking at the trials and tribulations of three smokers trying to quit. Part 3 of the series will deal with how the participants are doing with their quitting options. It runs Sept. 2. Read the series online at www.newsdurhamregion.com FAST FACTS Bouncing back • 20 minutes after your last cigarette: blood pres- sure may drop to a normal level, pulse drops to normal rate • Eight hours after your last cigarette: oxygen in the blood increases and carbon monoxide drops • 24 hours after your last cigarette: risk of a heart attack may be reduced • 48 hours after your last cigarette: ability to taste and smell is enhanced • 72 hours after your last cigarette: tubes leading to the lungs relax • Two weeks to three months after your last ciga- rette: circulation improves, lung function increases up to 30 per cent • One to nine months after your last cigarette: tiny hairs called cilia regrow in the lungs increas- ing ability to handle mucus and reduce infection. Coughing, sinus congestions and shortness of breath may decrease • One year after your last cigarette: risk of heart disease is decreased by 50 per cent • 15 years after your last cigarette: risk of heart attack is similar to people who never smoked Quitting hurts Most smokers who butt out for good will experi- ence mild withdrawal symptoms. Generally, they only last for a few weeks. Here’s what to expect: • Occasional dizziness and headaches as your body adjusts to having more oxygen • Slight tremor in your hands and fingers • Increased perspiration as your body gets rid of toxins that built up over years of smoking • Constipation • Coughing as your lungs ramp up mucus produc- tion to clear out tar and nicotine build up • Trouble sleeping • Nervousness, irritability and difficulty concentrat- ing • Mouth sores or blisters • Sore or sensitive scalp caused by increased blood circulation • Weight gain of four to five pounds -- more when people eat more to compensate for the lack of hand-to-mouth movement RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Dr. John Stewart, with the Medical Associates of Port Perry, spoke on Aug. 5 to a group of people who are trying to quit smoking. The hopeful quitters, John Hatch, Marven Whidden and Sherrie Webber, also spoke with Lovell Drugs pharmacist Jane Ling about quitting strategies. Nicotine patch What it is: A non-prescription patch that releases a steady dose of nicotine into the body through the skin. It is applied once a day and controls nicotine cravings for 24 hours. The dose is reduced gradually over a period of eight to 12 weeks. Cost: $126 a month Pros: Relatively inexpensive, controls cravings for 24 hours, delays weight gain, easy and convenient to use. Cons: You must stop smoking completely while using it, it’s only available to adults 18 and over, side effects may include redness, tingling or burning where the patch is applied, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal dreams, dizziness, weakness, indigestion and changes in taste. Nicotine gum or lozenges What it is: Non-prescription gum or lozenges containing nicotine that you chew or suck briefly, then “park” between your cheek and gum for a set amount of time, repeating the pattern for up to 30 minutes, several times a day. Most people use between two and 10 pieces a day. Cost: $47.20 for 105 pieces of gum, $32 for 72 lozenges Pros: Relatively inexpensive, control over when and how much is used better replicates the nicotine highs and lows of smoking, satisfies oral cravings. Cons: Some people find the taste unpleasant, side effects may include nausea, indigestion, dizziness and headaches. Nicotine inhaler What it is: Air is drawn in through a mouthpiece that has been filled with a nicotine cartridge. The inhaler can be used for about 20 minutes at a time, and is refillable. Recommended dose is six to 12 cartridges a day for up to three months. Cost: $47.24 for 42 cartridges Pros: Replicates the feeling of smoking cigarettes with hand-to-mouth action and inhalation, easy to control the amount of nicotine inhaled. Cons: Can’t be used by people with asthma or other lung conditions, not as discreet as other options, side effects may include cough, irritation of the mouth and throat, upset stomach, nasal congestion and headaches. Zyban What it is: a prescription medication that reduces the urge to smoke by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain. It is recommended that the medication be started one to two weeks before quitting. Cost: About $75 a month Pros: Pill is easy to take, reduces symptoms of depression, minimizes weight gain while on the medication. Cons: Expensive if you don’t have a drug plan, must remember to take it at the same time every day, side effects may include dry mouth and insomnia. Champix What it is: a prescription medication designed to mellow the intensity of the urge to smoke, by reducing the feeling of satisfaction and well-being that smoking provides. Treatment usually lasts 12 weeks and can continue up to six months for maintenance. It is recommend that the medication be started one week before quitting. Cost: About $130 a month Pros: Pill is easy to take, does not contain nicotine. Cons: Expensive if you don’t have a drug plan, side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abnormal dreams, headaches, disturbed sleep and constipation. What participants chose: Marven Whidden: Champix and inhaler “I used Champix before and it was working for me, but for whatever reason I stopped taking them and never started again. ” Sherrie Webber: Lozenges and inhaler “I like the idea of the inhaler, it gives your hands something to do. I’ll be sitting there watching a show or reading a book and I just have to have something in my hand.” John Hatch: Gum and inhaler “I don’t want to use pills or anything and I don’t want to go cold turkey. I like the gum, I’m thinking when I’m at work and I’m really having a bad craving that’s going to be extremely helpful for me because I can just pop one. I think the inhaler will be good for the hand to mouth thing, that’s a big thing for me.” A few popular smoking cessation options for people looking to quit newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200911 AP Admission $10 CChhiillddrreenn uunnddeerr 1122 FFRREEEEGGates open at 9:00 am oon August 29th & 30th PINERIDGE North Oshawa Lions Oshawa West Lions OSHAWA Special thanks to all of this years sponsors. Women’s World Lakeview ParkLakeview Park DURHAM -- The third annual Durham Walk for Lupus will be hitting the streets in Whitby soon and all residents are welcome to attend. There will be plenty of family activities at the event, including a silent auction, face painting, balloon artists, a jumping castle and games. The Durham Lupus Support Group orga- nizes meetings every month to offer com- fort in understanding lupus while sur- rounded by people in the same situation. “Our goal is to provide support and let people out there know there is life after lupus,” said group facilitator Shannon Crawford. The walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rotary Sunrise Park, 269 Water St. in Whitby. All registered walkers will receive a free lunch and T-shirt. For more information: CALL 905-697-2941 EMAIL durhamlupus@live.com VISIT www.durhamwalkforlupus.com COMMUNITY Family fun at third annual Durham Walk for Lupus in Whitby next month a New Leaf Hypnotherapy WHITBY, ON – With so many products and services being made available to smokers who wish to quit smoking once and for all, it is no wonder that it can be as dizzying as the affects of the smoking itself. The good news is that smoking CAN be conquered. Not just for a week or two but forever. Matt Bloom, CH,BA of A New Leaf Hypnotherapy in Whitby, offers his clients an opportunity to address not only the physical component to smoking, but the emotional connection to the cigarette as well. “Most non-smokers simply do not understand that this is not merely a bad habit or an addiction,” Matt explains. “Smokers are connected to their cigarettes at an emotional level which clearly makes it very diffi cult to just quit cold turkey. After all, why would any intelligent person who loves life actually choose to slowly kill themselves?” Matt is also able to do what few can and that is explain just what it is about the cigarette that causes this awful cycle of potentially lethal behavior. At A New Leaf, Matt is able to get to the root of this and to detach the smoker from the smoking. Hypnosis is not “mind control,” nor is it putting a subject to sleep and snapping a fi nger. 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Tammy Roberts, owner of Durham Dance Cen- tre, said the studio often gets special guests for the students, many of whom have had successful dance careers. “Anyone who’s chosen to dance professionally has made a career out of it,” she said. She added the kids were especially excited to meet Mr. Archambault. Although he had only completed warm-ups with the intermediates at interview time, he saw potential. And in the room next door, Comfort Fedoke, a popu- lar top 10 finalist from the American version of So You Think You Can Dance, was teaching hip-hop to the senior class. “I’ve watched them do Comfort and there’s a couple of girls that look like they have really good musicality and can pick up really fast and they have a nice move- ment,” he said. Ms. Fedoke agreed. “They were jamming,” she said. “That’s how I like to see it.” Although Ms. Fedoke didn’t win the competition, her life has clearly changed. She went from perform- ing dance battles in Dallas streets and clubs as the CANADIAN from page 1 only female member of a dance crew, to teaching, performing and working in television, to name a few of the changes. She hopes to open some dance studios, including one in Can- ada with the help of Canadian choreographer Luther Brown. “I love Canada,” she said. “I always wanted to come back out here to teach. I know it’s not much of a hip-hop teaching envi- ronment out here, I hear.” Since a couple of Ajax dancers were doing well early in season two of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Mr. Archambault had some advice. “You’ll hear all things,” he said. “Forget about it. You’re there to dance.” WATCH the video story @ newsdurhamregion.com FAST FACTS Ten questions with Nico Archambault When did you start dancing? When I was seven. What’s your favourite dance style? Contemporary. Do you have a least favourite? Ballet, even though I need it terribly. What did it feel like to win? Amazing. Do you have a favourite judge? No. Do you have a favourite partner? I have to say Arassay (Reyes) just because she was the first one and it clicked so well. But all the other ones were amazing too. Oh, sorry wait. Miles (Faber). Miles was probably the best partner I ever had. It was amazing everything we did together. It was great. What’s on your play list? Usually I like to get music that people don’t know. I’ll use a lot of indie music. I’m pretty sure the kids didn’t know one song I used in my warm-up today. There’s a bunch of Canadian bands. There’s Arcade Fire, there’s The New Pornographers. What did you do before you won the competition? I was dancing. I was a dancer, choreographer already. Do you have a favourite place in Canada? I’d have to say it’s between Montreal and Vancouver. I like BC a lot. The weather is amazing. When it’s sunny it’s amazing, I even like it when it rains there. What’s next for Nico? A lot, More dancing, movie projects coming up. 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She will also be going to the World Championships in Australia at the start of September, and Switzerland and Austria for World Cup races. Pickering rider competing at Canada Summer Games; Worlds are next up BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It’s been quite a year on the mountain bike for Laura Bietola and it’s only going to get better. The 17-year-old Pickering resident, who races for the Canadian Trade Team, 3Rox Rac- ing, has captured a quartet of first-place fin- ishes as a junior at the Canada Cup, World Cup and National Championship levels, and this week she is in Prince Edward Island rep- resenting Ontario at the Canada Summer Games. It gets better. Following her return from the Summer Games, Bietola will hit the road again, head- ing to Canberra, Australia for the Mountain Bike World Championships. The soon-to-be Grade 12 student at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School has come a long way since first being introduced to the sport. “My dad used to take me riding as a kid,” she recalls of her initial foray into mountain bik- ing. “I just did it for fun. Then I started to real- ly enjoy it and get more serious with it.” While she continued on in the sport, the influence of her sister Kelly, now 22, helped spur her along to such lofty heights. “She used to race as well. She tried out for the National team and was on the Canada Summer Games team, too,” says the younger Bietola. “She always gave me someone to look up to.” As for the forthcoming Nationals event, Bietola is stoked about the opportunity to head down under and compete against some of the best juniors the world has to offer. “I am so happy that I am going. I am real- ly excited to be traveling with the team,” said Bietola, adding that her specialty while racing is her ability to tackle long hill climbs. “It’s a great opportunity to further my career and it’s also great experience for next year’s Nation- als, which are in Quebec.” Following this year’s event, which runs Sept. 1-7, Bietola will remain on her bike and head off with the Canadian team to compete in a couple World Cup races, one in Switzerland, the other in Austria. With all these experiences soon to be under her belt, Bietola can’t help but ponder what the future might hold for her in the sport. “Olympics would definitely be one of them,” she says of her future goals. “That’s the long range.” Short-range plans currently include tak- ing some time off following graduation from high school next spring to focus on her racing career. Bietola on the right track MOUNTAIN BIKING SOFTBALL Durham players come up short at Youth World Cup PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC -- The Canadian under-16 women’s soft- ball team was good enough that it never once trailed a game at the end of seven innings at the Easton Foundation Youth World Cup. The unfortunate part is that three of those games were tied, and Canada dropped all three in extra innings, leav- ing them out of the medals. The team, which included Whitby’s Shannon Davidson, Ajax’s Stephanie Gallant and Uxbridge’s Kristy Noble, finished second in its pool with a 4-1 record, before dropping a pair of heart- breakers in the playoff round. After an 11-10 loss in 11 innings to Puerto Rico Friday, Canada was elimi- nated by a 5-4 eight-inning defeat to the Netherlands Saturday. In pool play, Canada’s wins came by scores of 9-0 over South Africa, 4-0 over the Dominican Republic and 3-0 over Russia, while the lone loss was a 1-0 nine-inning setback against Japan. The three Durham players were prominent, especially Gallant, who had two hits in the opening win over South Africa and a pair of triples against Dominican Republic. She also knocked in runs against Russia and Puerto Rico. Davidson had a walk, stolen base and run-scored against South Africa, an RBI-single against Dominican Repub- lic and hits against Russia and Puerto Rico. Noble delivered a run with a triple in the opener, singled against Japan and stole a base against Dominican Repub- lic. None of the three managed a hit in the elimination loss to the Netherlands. HOCKEY Durham athletes win gold at World Police and Fire Games BURNABY, BC -- A handful of Dur- ham Region athletes helped contrib- ute to the success of the Toronto Fire Hockey Club at the World Police and Fire Games that were held in Burnaby, British Columbia. The team went undefeated in seven games to capture the Men’s C Division gold medal, defeating the Vancouver Police 3-1 in the championship game. Other teams competing included BC Corrections, Richmond Fire Dept., Abbotsford Fire Dept., Vancouver Har- bour Police, Vancouver Fire Dept and Edmonton Fire Dept. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200919 AP 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS REGISTER ONLINE at www.dce.ca OR call 905-436-3211 • 1-800-408-9619 OR visit E.A. Lovell 120 Centre St. S. Oshawa SECONDARY CREDIT AND ELEMENTARY CLASSES START THE WEEK OF September 28, 2009 Learn a new language or increase your knowledge of an international language. Beginner to advanced classes are offered. Programs offered once a week, evenings or weekends in AJAX • OSHAWA • PICKERING • WHITBY Arabic Cantonese German Greek Gujarati Hebrew Hindi Italian Japanese Korean Mandarin Persian Polish Portuguese Punjabi Serbian Spanish Tamil Ukrainian Urdu LANGUAGES AVAILABLE Wednesday August 19, 2009 Ajax & Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. 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Immediately after the Tuesday race, Lopes-Schliep posted the following mes- sage on twitter: “Happy to get the legs back into action, easy 12.56, semi-finals are next.” Felicien, who ran in the fifth and final heat, crossed the line in second place in a time of 12.77. Her best time this season is a 12.54. The semifinals were scheduled for 12:45 eastern time on Wednesday, with the finals at 3:15. Felicien won gold at the World Champi- onships in 2003, while Lopes-Schliep won bronze at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China last year. Felicien will be celebrating a birthday next week, turning 29 on Aug. 29. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200920 AP Immediate Openings for Owner Operators We offer good pay, company cards, fuel premium, benefits, weekly deposit, PeopleNet®, home weekends, 2004 or newer. We are busy again. Toronto or Belleville based. 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Skilled & Technical Help CABINET MAKER required with minimum of 3 years experience wage 18 to 25 dollars per hour, email: swilliams12398@yahoo.ca EXPERIENCED FRAMERS REQUIRED. able to cut roof parts Must be comfortable on roof. Call (905)213-2500, Daytime ask for Andy, or email: cgvca@hotmail.com EXPERIENCED G2 Resi- dential Service Technician required for HVAC company in Whitby. Immediate posi- tion. Fax resume 905-666- 9835 LICENSED PLUMBER re- quired for Commercial and Residential Service work in Oshawa and surrounding area. Top wages and bene- ﬁ ts. Fax resume to (905)576- 8065. General Help Career Training General Help Career Training General Help Career Training Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200921 AP Bilingual Order Entry We have an immediate opening for a Bilingual French/English Order Entry, Customer Service Person. Must be computer literate and have a pleasant telephone manner. Duties would include taking orders by telephone, order entry and customer service as well as general ofﬁ ce functions as required. We are an importer and wholesale distributor in the Markham & Finch area of Scarborough. Fax resume to 416-293-4225 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Welcome Home to Pickering Place Spacious 3 bedrooms from $1060.00 w/ fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Day-care on site. Call today 905-831-1250 Rental ofﬁ ce at 1865 Glenanna Rd. www.caprent.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. Handrails in halls, Automatic door openers Full Activity Calendar, Close to 401 Safe secure environment. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 1-866-979-4793 www.realstar.ca Sales Help & Agents Office Help Skilled & Technical Help GROWING CONTRACTING business, looking for skilled handyman that has a good understanding of the building envelope and willing to work on many different projects, from foundations to rooﬁ ng. Must have clean driver's ab- stract. Please fax resume to (905)420-3061. HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Gas ﬁ tter 2, ODP card, 313 D or appren- ticeship available. Golden opportunity for the right person. Paid hourly and bene- ﬁ ts. Company pension plan. Truck and uni- forms provided. Es- tablished company. Friendly atmosphere. Fax resume (905) 683-0817 service@advantage airtech.com INSTALLER and Service Technician to install and service water treatment equipment. Plumbing experi- ence an asset. Clean driving record required. Email: sales@youngswater.com or fax 905-655-8785 RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE SERVICE TECH - Full Time Service Tech required for home appliance repair, to perform in store and road service for a busy family run retail store. Minimum 5 years experience, must have valid 'G' license. Assets re- quired: strong knowledge of countertop microwaves, OTR's and Whirlpool brand appliances, refrigeration li- cense an asset but not re- quired and excellent custom- er relations skills. Full time, beneﬁ ts available after 90 days. Apply at Paddy's Mar- ket, (905) 263-8369 or fax re- sume (905) 263-1076. Sales Help & Agents Office Help Skilled & Technical Help SHEET METAL INSTALL- ERS required- Mechanics/ Apprentices. Clean driving record. Please fax resume to 905-438-1721. WINDOW AND DOOR In- staller. East end work only. Must be fully equipped and experienced. Email Bill at bcarroll@ lifestylesunrooms.com Office Help CO-ORDINATOR/RECEP- TIONIST MUST be extreme- ly organized, possess pleas- ant phone manner and Self Motivated. Duties include: Customer service, Data im- puting, calling and some de- liveries. Some Ofﬁ ce experi- ence is considered an asset. For more information please email resume to: ashleyplowman_esth@msn. com by August 23 2009 PART TIME ACCOUNT- ING/ADMINISTRATIVE As- sistant Professional for Christian School. MS Ofﬁ ce, Simply Accounting, Strong Communication/ interpersonal skills. Forward resume in- cluding references to du- rhamca@bellnet.ca by Au- gust 28, 2009. Sales Help & Agents HANDY PERSON required to install water equipment. Must be able to travel. Vehi- cle allowance plus salary, Call Sentry at 1-877-426- 6941. Sales Help & Agents SALES ASSOCIATE - Full Time Salesperson required for a busy appliance retail store. Duties included selling all major appliances and war- ranties. Excellent customer relation skills necessary, on feet for long period of time, knowledge of appliances would be an asset but not necessary. Full time, Satur- days mandatory, beneﬁ ts available after 90 days. Ap- ply at Paddy's Market, (905) 263-8369 or fax re- sume (905) 263-1076. Hospital/Medical /Dental CDA II for mat leave posi- tion, September 2009-Sep- tember 2010, for Dr. James Gerrow in Oshawa. Hours are 8:00am-4:00pm. Must have 2 years experience. Please call Mary, (905)434- 1991. DENTAL ASSISTANT certiﬁ - cation required, dental recep- tion experience an asset. Hours include evenings & Saturdays. New Ajax ofﬁ ce. e-mail resume ggilldot@ hotmail.com or fax 905-426- 8545 DENTAL ASSISTANT, full time evening and Saturday hours, Pickering ofﬁ ce, new grads welcome. Call 905- 831-6666 ask for Korol or fax resumes: 905-831-7094. DENTAL ASSISTANT/re- ceptionist required for North Oshawa Family Dental Prac- tice. Part time position. Fax resume to (905)571-7307. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Assistant/Receptionist re- quired for busy dental ofﬁ ce in Oshawa area. Please fax resume to (905)436-9672. F-T MEDICAL RECEPTION- IST needed for busy Whitby Ofﬁ ce. Medical experience a must. Qual; exceptional computer skills, EMR experi- ence, electronic scheduling, and excellent people/com- munication skills. Fax cover letter, resume, references 1- 800-490-1669, email hr@medreception.com FULL TIME dental assistant required for busy general practitioner ofﬁ ce. Experi- ence an asset but not man- datory. Some evenings and Saturdays. Email oshawa- dental@live.com FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Dental Assistant required im- mediately for a busy Oshawa dental ofﬁ ce. Hours include some evenings and Satur- days. Must be outgoing and enthusiastic. Please contact Amy at (905)723-8266 or fax your resume to (905)723- 1667. PROGRESSIVE DENTAL ofﬁ ce in Whitby seeking Lev- el II Dental Assistant. Please fax resume to 905-725-5087. Hospital/Medical /Dental PART-TIME RECEPTION- IST required for a busy Natu- ropathic Medical Ofﬁ ce in Ajax. Past medical or dental experience an asset. Must be available evenings/Satur- days. Fax resume to 1-866- 831-8665. REGISTERED MASSAGE Therapist needed for 9 month maternity leave in Courtice. Position starts Sept 8. Fax or email resume at- tention Kelly to 905-404- 1526 or khoeg@live.com. Hotel/ Restaurant FLYING FISH & CHIPS now accepting resumes for all po- sitions. Cooks, servers, and back kitchen. Drop off re- sume at 1540 Dundas St. E. at Thickson Rd. Houses for Sale $ $0 DOWN Lease-to-Own You can own a home We've helped more than 1200 families with our programs! Apply today: artisanﬁ nancial.ca 416-679-9799 Housing WantedH WE BUY HOUSES - "AS IS" Condition. Whatever the Situation - Behind on Pay- ments, Estate Sale - House Needing Repairs. Call 905- 493-0251 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI 2500 SQ FT industrial unit. Zoned automotive, includes second ﬂ oor ofﬁ ce. Brock Rd. Pickering. $3000 per month. Call Murray or Gary (905)426-9720 FOR LEASE: THREE indus- trial units. Available immedi- ately. Located South Oshawa. $6.00/per Sq.ft, plus TMI. For contact please call 416-253-7641. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Offices & Business Space COMMERCIAL space available, 525sqft and 560sqft, both second ﬂ oor. Suitable for professional of- ﬁ ce. Prime Simcoe St.N loca- tion. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. PROFESSIONAL OR MIXED use space for rent in Whitby. All utilities included, parking. Available Sept. 1st. Call (905)576-0823 Business OpportunitiesB Do You Want To Be Mortgage FREE? Save Thousands of Dollars and Years of Payments! Visit: www. themortgagekiller.org Or call 905-626-3677 Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BDRM apartments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available September 1st. Call Tony (416)493- 1927. 1 BEDROOM, Decomp- sey/Simcoe St. N. Well maintained tri-plex. No pets/smoking. available September 1st. Prefer quiet mature adult. $760 includes garage, laundry, utitiles. 705-887-8389 or 905-431- 5003 1&2-BEDROOM available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, car- pet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1-BDRM, country estate. 5-mins. to Kirby ski hill. Ap- pliances. Avail. Oct 1st. Sau- na, and access to 600 acres. Fridge, stove, ﬁ rst/last. $725/month inclusive. (905)725-9991. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 1140 MARY ST. NORTH, Oshawa. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $660. Near public schools. Near Durham College. Near amenities. Elevator. Security entrance. 905-431-7752 www.skylineonline.ca 2 BEDROOM apartment, Hwy #2/Townline. Gas ﬁ re- place, full kitchen, laundry, parking. No pets/smoking, $950/month. water/gas in- cluded, hydro extra. Please call (905)259-1416. 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apart- ment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. New appliances, hard- wood ﬂ oors, well-maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. cable/heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BDRM $895/MO inclusive. Avail. now. Immaculate adult lifestyle newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No pets. 905-448- 0390. 2-BEDROOM $875/mo avail Oct 1st. 3-BEDROOM $1150/mo avail Sept 1st. Utilities incl. Quiet court, backyard, walk to Oshawa Center, buses, Civic, Waver- ly School. 905-436-2895 2-BEDROOM APT, Oshawa, 5-storey building, newly painted, sep entrance, $725/month. Sept 1st. Ideal for elderly couple. Clean and quiet, no stairs to climb. (905)434-4637. 2-BEDROOM lower level le- gal duplex. Quiet, bright, beautiful, residential. North East Oshawa. Bus route, parking, laundry. $900/mnth All inclusive. First/last. Refer- ences. No smoking. Avail Oct1. 905-723-2205 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms in adult complex from $795; Elevator access. Within walking distance to downtown. Near Durham College and Oshawa Hospital. Bus stop located in front of building. 905-720-3934. www.skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AFFORDABLE CENTRAL north Oshawa, clean quiet building, large 1-bdrm, large kitchen, main ﬂ oor entrance, own private yard, includes fridge/stove, parking all inclu- sive $775. (905)723-0393 HUGE, bright, clean 1 bed- room basement apt. laundry, separate entrance, Alto- na/Hwy #2, $775/month in- clusive. 416-830-6855. Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX LEGAL ONE bedroom basement apartment, ﬁ re- place, laminate ﬂ ooring, 4-piece bath, parking, cable, and AC. $775/inclusive, ﬁ rst/last. Available Sept 1st. Call Ed (905)428-7737 or (289)314-2285. AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, 2- bedroom legal basement apartment. Private entrance, parking, eat-in kitchen, en- suite laundry, laminate ﬂ oor- ing, dishwasher, Clean/bright. Available im- mediately. no pets/smoking. Employment preferred. $850/mo-inclusive. 905-470- 1867 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., newly renovated. Separate entrance, air, laun- dry room, 1 parking, near schools/public transit. Available immediately. Non- smokers, no pets please. Call 905-619-1558 AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY. 2-bdrm bsmt. Separate entrance, laundry, 1-parking. $950/mo sharing utilities, you pay 40%. No smoking/pets. Avail. Sept. 1st. (416)704- 4061, (905)686-9548 AJAX, LARGE 2 BED- ROOM basement apt, bright, walkout, 4-pc bath, laundry, parking. Bayly/Harwood. $950/mo inclusive. Available September 15th. First/last. (905)294-0760 APARTMENT - OSHAWA charming 1-bdrm in house, 2nd-ﬂ oor. Separate entrance, bathroom, kitchen, living- room, parking, laundry. Close to amenities. $775/mo inclusive. Available immedi- ately. John (905)767-4868. ASHBURN, WHITBY 1-bed- room in quiet Estate area. Beautifully ﬁ nished, bright, spacious, ﬁ replace, private entrance, large patio. Available September 1st. $985/month. includes utilities, air, satellite. No smoking. (905)655-5466, iwlsr5@sympatico.ca BEAUTIFULLY NEWLY renovated, Whitby apartment for rent. Close to lakeshore, and many other attractions, call (905)642-4429. Also commercial units available for lease, 1000 or 2000sq.ft. BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom apts. Avail imme- diately. $929 all inclusive. Security entrance very clean building, all inclusive, in- cludes appliances, utilities, parking and laundry facilities. 905-697-1786, 905-666-1074 CENTRAL OSHAWA, near Seniors Citizens' Centre, adult building. 1-bed main ﬂ oor $675. New carpet, new appliances, freshly painted, and updated. + utilities. 905- 242-8355 CONDO, LARGE 2-bedroom ground ﬂ oor end unit with ex- tended kitchen, Aspen Springs Dr., Bowmanville. $1100 plus utiltes. All appli- ances included. Call Greg (905)924-2989 KING/RITSON., 1 bedroom plus loft/bedroom, parking, Available Sep. 1st. $850 in- clusive. Bruce, (416)291- 5648 KINGSTON RD./BROCK RD. area, one bedroom, plus private bathroom, cable, in- ternet, shared laundry, kitch- en, yard, convenient to shop- ping and public transit. Available immediately. Phone (905)428-2770. LOOKING FOR STUDENTS Semi-furnished rooms avail. On main bus route. Shared kitchen, living&dining rooms. Avail immediately. Call Ni- colle 905-449-8475. LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom $1535/mth. Fre- quent social events held in common room. In suite laun- dry in every unit. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of build- ing. Located across the street from the hospital. 905- 431-8930 www.skylineon- line.ca MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA NORTH OSHAWA Two bedroom. Sept lst. 3 bed- room for Sept. 1st/ Oct. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905) 723- 2094 NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bed- room apt, clean, quiet, se- cure building, laundry on site, $720/month plus Hydro, Call Tony (905)260-1522. ONTARIO/WILLIAM St, Oshawa, 2-bdrm apartment, bright, clean, private en- trance, open concept living- room, ceramic ﬂ oors/hard- wood, own laundry, balcony, parking. Available Septem- ber 1st, $799/month plus utilities. (905)720-3117, (905)448-8863. OSHAWA LARGE 1- BEDROOM, apartment units in quiet well maintained 6-plex. includes utilities, appliances, parking, laundry, storage facilities. Near OshawaCentre $750 - $800/month. (905)243-5030. OSHAWA (Olive/Wilson), 3-bedroom upper level of house. Large livingroom, kitchen and washroom, use of backyard. Separate drive- way and entrance. No smok- ing/pets. Utilities included. 15 minute walk to downtown. Available Sept 1st. (905)435-4357, (905)240- 3222. OSHAWA 2 bedroom large bright unit in quiet well-man- aged building, park-like set- ting. New ceramics/reﬁ n- ished ﬂ oors. 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, living/diningroom. $1200-inclusive. 905-728- 8919. OSHAWA 2-BDRM with bal- cony, in smoke-free, clean, 5-plex, with well mannered, quiet adult tenants. Hard- wood, 1-parking. $895/month inclusive. Laundry available. Available now. No dogs. (905)433-4137. OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 260-9075 OSHAWA GM AREA, close to bus stop, no pets/smoking, cable, parking, $620 all inclu- sive, ﬁ rst/last, available im- mediately or Sept. 1st or lat- er. Call 905-579-4169. OSHAWA KING/RITSON, renovated 1-bedroom loft on 3rd ﬂ oor of house. Near downtown and all amenities. Parking and laundry. $765/inclusive. (905)914- 3133. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2- bedroom $780+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Martin (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905-723- 1009, 905-728-3162 1-866- 601-3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA Rossland/Central Park. Large 1 bedroom suitable for couple. Clean, bright, above-grade win- dows, separate entrance, laundry fridge/stove. Avail. Sept 1. $750-incl. (905)579- 2175 OSHAWA, 293 Montrave St, 2-bedroom, $810/month, in- clusive. 208 Centre St. S., Large 2-bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, $1000/month plus heat/hy- dro. 45 Colborne.W. 1-bed- room, $750/month, inclu- sive+ basic cable. No pets. September lst. 905-723- 1647, 905-720-9935. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., new wash- room, new kitchen, laminate ﬂ ooring, lots of windows, $775/month. Available Sep- tember 1st. Call (905)430- 9085 OSHAWA, Clean, new build- ing, Large 2-bedroom, $875/month. Available Sept/Oct 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. Call 905-438-9715. OSHAWA, GRAND- VIEW/BLOOR, one bedroom basement apartment, private walkout, patio, parking, cable, utilities, o smok- ing/pets, $715. per mo. lst/last, references, credit check, available immediately. (905)728-4454 OSHAWA, King/Bond area, 2-bedroom upper half of du- plex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $815/mo.+ hydro. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. OSHAWA, KING/WILSON, 2-bedroom basement, clean, bright & quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, cable, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $850/month, ﬁ rst/last. Available immedi- ately. (905)434-7899. OSHAWA, LARGE 1-bed- room basement apartment, nice, clean, separate en- trance, parking, soaker tub, shared laundry, backyard, $750/month, inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available Sept 1st. (905)579-1150. OSHAWA, NEAR OC, one bedroom in 4 plex building, completely renovated, no pets, parking, laundry, available August 15, include heat, water hydro, (905)665- 5537 OSHAWA, WILSON/DEAN, 2 large bedroom basement apartment, parking, laundry, A/C, large back yard, very clean. Humphrey (416)283- 5964 or (416)720-7401. OSHAWA- 153 SIMCOE St. N. 1-bedroom, kitchen, bath- room, large living room, sec- ond ﬂ oor. Water, hydro, gas included, $695/month. First/last. Please call (905)723-2288, Available im- mediately. OSHAWA-Nicely decorated 2-bedroom apt., in clean well-maintained building. Heat, water, parking includ- ed, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available Sep-lst. $725/mo+hydro. 905-721- 2534 to view. OSHAWA/WHITBY, bright, spacious, new 1 and 2 bed- rooms in quiet, adult life- style, 6-plex. Balcony, appli- ances, laundry, parking, stor- age, starting from $950/in- clusive, ﬁ rst/last. No smok- ing/pets. Ann 905-244-2444. PICKERING LIVERPOOL/ BAYLY. 2 bdrm, basement apt., private entrance, park- ing, appliances, laundry, close to Go and amenities. $850+ 1/2 utilities. First/last. (905)579-7576 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities in- cluded. 1-bedroom, $799; 2- bedroom $909, available- now, ﬁ rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm, (289)274-0014. SOUTH WHITBY for rent. spacious modern 3-bdrm house. Minutes-to-GO sta- tion, laundry, covered-deck. First/last required, Sept1 oc- cupancy. $1250/mnth all in- clusive. Dishwasher, no dogs. References required. Daytime viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded ﬁ nishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, pri- vate patios & balconies. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905- 852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY immaculate 1 bed- room, central. Available Sept 1st.. $799, appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH: Spacious 1-bedroom starting $730- $800/month. Laundry, ﬁ rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. September 1st or sooner. No large dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon-Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, even- ings (905)832-2722. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., walkout with large patio. 3 minutes from Go station/401, steps to Whitby Mall. $750/month in- clusive, ﬁ rst/last. No pets/smoking. Oct 1st. (905)728-5186 WHITBY, BRIGHT clean, 1- bedroom basement apt., 8' ceilings, den, eat-in kitchen, parking, Brock/401, walk to Go station. Prefer no pets/non-smoker. $875/month inclusive. Sept. 1st. (905)666-8787 WHITBY- 1 bdrm. apt. in 3-plex, 927 Byron St. N. Suits quiet adult. Heat, hy- dro, water included. No pets. $790/month. Avail. Sept. lst. Call 905-725-4145. WHITBY-Large quiet 1-bdrm, 10ft ceilings, huge windows, new kitchen/carpet, fresh- paint, own laundry, ﬁ replace, parking, near GO/amenities. No smoking/pets. Suit ma- ture professional/couple, Im- mediate. $875/inclusive. (416)498-4770, (416)577- 8963. WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-bed $879. Hydro in- cluded in rent. Available now! Call 905-571-4912. www.metcap.com Condominiums for RentC 1-BDRM, DOWNTOWN Oshawa. 5-appliances, c/a, private balcony, storage in condo, huge bathroom, un- derground parking. Hydro ex- tra. $865/mo. First/last. Avail immediately. (905)985-3627 PICKERING - 4 BDRM upper level for rent. Liver- pool, Highway 2. 1 1/2 baths, 5 appliances. $1450 per month all inclusive. First & last. No smoking or pets. Available Sep 1st. Call 416- 725-1475 Apartments & Flats for RentA Houses for Rent 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 bathrooms, large backyard, quiet street in Northeast Oshawa. $1250/month plus utilities. Available Sept/Oct 1st. No smoking. Call (905)720-2307. 3 BEDROOM, 2-storey semi in Central Ajax. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1200/month+hydro vis- it: rentershotline.ca for more info enter property box num- ber 9140, or call (647)219- 0618 AJAX NEWLY RENOED main ﬂ . of bright 3 bdrm. bung, hrdwd ﬂ rs., gas heat, large lot, det. garage, 3-car park., easy access to 401, avail. immed., $1250 + 2/3 util/mth. Jeff (647) 224- 8230. PICKERING beautiful ground ﬂ oor bungalow, 3 bedroom, eat in kitchen, 4 appliances, air, walkout to patio, no smoking/pets, park- ing, hydro included. $1095. Available immediately (905)683-9629. PICKERING, CLEAN 3-bed- room, 2-bath, with attached heated garage. Covered front porch. Close to 3-schools. Available October 1st. $1,700/month, plus utilities. 905-839-3087. Townhouses for RentT 3-BDRM BUNGALOW with garage in Olde Whitby. $1100 (or $1350/inclusive with landscaping). Available September 1st. AAA Ten- ants with credit check. 1 year lease min. No smok- ing/pets. Call Lyn (416)428- 2127 A DOWNTOWN WHITBY 3-bdrm new luxury town- house 3 bathrooms, 5 appli- ances, single garage, deck. $1395+utilities. No smoking. Avail. immediately. 289-314- 3301 BOWMANVILLE, 3-bedroom end unit, close to all amenities. 5-appliances, no smoking/pets. Available Oc- tober 1st. $1250/month, plus utilities, ﬁ rst/last. (905)431- 8929. BROOKLIN, 3-BEDROOM townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, gar- age, appliances, laundry, fenced yard, central air, gas heat, $1325/month+utilities, ﬁ rst/last, references. Available September 1st. Call (905)440-5769. RITSON/BEATRICE 3+1 bedroom, 5 appliances, cen- tral air, gas heat, clean, quiet complex. close to amenities, available Sept. 1st. $1200 plus utilities, ﬁ rst/last. 905- 987-2170. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200922 AP NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Neil Bacon Auctions, on SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2009 at 391 Regional Road 21, Utica, Ontario at 4:45 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: HAVAGAL VINCENT CHRIS DUNCLIFFE ANTA ANTHONY DUNCAN EL DORADO JEWELLRY EL DORADO JEWELLERY VALERIE KIGHTLEY ROBERT McFARLAND & JENNILEE FROGGETT Dated in the City of AJAX, in the Province of Ontario,18th August, 2009 SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. EXHIBITORS WANTED Heart of Country Craft & Gift Show General Motors Centre, Oshawa October 16, 17 & 18, 2009 www.showsdurhamregion.com Audrey – 905 426-4676 X257 -------------------------------------------- Christmas Craft Show Kingsway College, Oshawa Sunday, November 29, 2009 www.showsdurhamregion.com Audrey – 905 426-4676 X257 ------------------------------------------- Do You Have a Sports Program or Children's Activity? 13th Fall Registration Show at Pickering Town Centre Thursday, August 20th, Friday, August 21st, Saturday August 22nd For vendor information please call Cori-Ann Harness 905.683.5110 X228 ESTATE AUCTION Antiques, Collectables, Household Contents Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 9:00 am (viewing 8:00) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Located in Orono Take 115 Hwy, exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs from Mill Pond Rd. Auction features contents from an Oshawa estate & the living estate of Mildred Fryar of Cobourg (who has given up housekeeping), 3 diningroom sets, c1970's, 80's & 1920's, ratten, wicker, wrought iron patio sets, tables (kitchen, parlour, coffee & end, an- tique & modern), curio cabinets, china cabinets, quality selection of occasional & sets of chairs, couches, love seats, quality glass & china, Wedne- wood, cut glass, crystal collector plates, Royal Doul- tons, jewelery, antique clocks & parts, 3 old unique Coke posters, linens, industrial sewing machine, sewing related items, lawn ornaments, misc tools, saw, lathe, snowmobile trailer, skylights, door, plus many more articles past to present from these 2 complete households. NOTE EARLY START. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (5% buyers premium) See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112 CLOSING OUT AUCTION ON SITE, SAT. AUG 22ND - 10:00 AM For Carmen's Farm and Lawn Equipment, Sales and Service on Hwy 45 in Baltimore. Exit 301 at Hwy 45 Cobourg, go north to village, on your right in centre of village. After 25 yrs Mr Carmen has decided to give up full time busi- ness and semi-retire. Has sold the property and must vacate. Selling off new and used equipment, parts, machinery, etc., new lawn tractors, include Murray 15.5 Hp hydrostatic trans. with 42" deck, Simplicity Regent 20Hp, 44" deck with hydro- static trans, Snapper Self Propelled Mower with elec start to be sold with full warranties. Used zero turn mower with 44" deck, Case 448 with 48" deck and 48" snowblower with chains, Allis Chalmers B with 5' belly mower ﬁ nishing deck runs like new, Craftsman 14Hp Rider with 42" deck not run- ning, Simplicity Chipper Shredder new used as demo, 8Hp roto tiller, plus selection of lawn mowers, roto tillers need work or for parts, "Citation" parts washer, FMC tire changer, Bubble tire balancer, home made break, metal band saw, a frame with 3 ton chain falls, nearly new set tractor chains, 16.9x30, new and used lawn mower parts, new and used tractor parts, new parts for 8N Ford, new and used machinery parts, plows, culti- vators etc., 5 ton ﬂ at bed trailer, qty steel including new I beam, parts bins, new nuts, belts, clamps and too many things to list. Floor jacks, tools, tool boxes, shop clothes, ofﬁ ce decks, chairs, etc. Safety stands, 11 ton strong arm ﬂ oor jack, part barrels, axle lube and other lubes, ladders, chain saws, small motors, plus, plus, plus. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac Gary E. Warner, Auctioneer 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, August 21st, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents of an attractive Courtice home: Paris Hoosier Cabinet; 3 pc. Chester- ﬁ eld Suite; Chesterﬁ elds; Occ. Chairs; Ant. Chairs; Occ. Tables; Large working Spinning Wheel; Ant. Desk; Oak Pedestal Desk; Bakers Rack (Marble); Queen Mattress; Yamaha Elec- tone MR500 Electronic Organ; Columbia Gramophone; Tredle sewer; Display Cabinet; Swift Telescope; Campbell Hausfeld 2.5 Com- pressor; Electric Power Washer; Beaver HD Steel Table Saw w/Stand; Sears 10" Radial Arm Saw w/Stand; No Pets allowed. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, App. Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' FFIREARMS AUCTION ---->>SATURDAY, AUG. 22, 10 am at Switzer's Auction Centre 25414 Hwy. 62 South, Bancroft, ON. Over 200 New and Used Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Ammunition, Crossbows, Antique Rifles, Muskets, Pistols, Knives, Bayonets, Hard and Soft Cases, Accessories, Etc.THISSALE FEATURES:Cased Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol, Commemorative Winchesters, Browning Mod. 65 High Grade.See Complete Listing @ www.switzersauction.com & Check Back for Regular Updates. We still have room for quality consignments in this and future sales. PAUL SWITZER Auctioneer/Appraiser1-613-332-5581 • 1-800-694-2609or email: info@switzersauction.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS ★★ CLOSING OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES STORE ★★ At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Road, 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock TUES, AUG. 25 • 5:30 pm ★★Fiesta Ware ★★ Carnival Glass ★ Sun Bonnet Sue Quilt ★Milk & Cream Cans ★Vintage Hats ★Old Books ★ Ruby Glass ★ Large Selection of Comic Books ★BunnyKins ★Old Jewellery ★Retro Kitchen Cupboard ★Dairy Bottles ★Toys Milk Scale ★Press Back Rocker ★ More! Bruce Kellett--->(905)986-4447 705-328-2185 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday August 21st at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The Contents of a Brooklin home plus others, oak china cabi- net with curved glass sides, oak buffet, curved oak church pew, set of 6 double press back chairs, set of 4 triple press back chairs, Gerhard Heintzman piano, walnut nesting tables, Dodge City pinball machine, parlour tables, ﬂ oor model radio, drop leaf table, blanket boxes, black leather chesterﬁ eld, Villas maple dresser and nite tables, oak ent center, Century accor- dion, ﬁ shing tackle boxes, Busy Bee bandsaw, Busy Bee 6" joiner, Ryobi 12" planer, Dremel 16" scroll saw, Dewalt 10" ra- dial arm saw, Ryobi spindle sander, Rigid table saw, Freud biscuit joiner, alum ladders, qty of hand tools, bush hog 3pth log splitter, Moffat fridge, Frigidaire upright freezer, Frigidaire side by side fridge, Hotpoint washer and dryer, Noma 12Hp riding mower, Powertec 6500 gas generator, 96 Aerolight 14' house trailer, Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am-5pm and 7pm-9pm and Friday morning at 9am WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26th: 4:45p.m. Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles for an Uxbridge home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Kenmore fridge (white all fridge, one year old), pine hutch, pine ﬂ ip top table, pine ladder black chairs, pine captain's chairs, steel utility cupboard, carv- ings, black leather chesterﬁ eld, glass and iron kitchen suite, 27" TV, plus a large quantity of collectibles and glassware. Sale Managed and Sold by NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Residential/Commercial Interior & Exterior BESTWAY PROPERTY SERVICESBESTWAY PROPERTY SERVICES • Renovations • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Plumbing • Electrical • Drywall • Framing 905-409-4920 No job too big or small FREE FREE estimates Colm and Melissa (nee Ramsay) Maher of Whitby are very pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Marie Maher Born Friday, June 12th and weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. little Avery is welcomed by fi rst time grandparents John and Noleen Maher and third time grandparents Jeff and Marie Ramsay, great grandmothers Pat Mannone and Annie Maher cousins Mikayla and Kaiden and many aunts, uncles and friends. HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat. Aug. 22nd @ 6:00 pm Coins, antiques, ﬁ shing rods and reels (Powerlite, abu Garcia, Penn, Daiwa , Pﬂ ueger, Heddon), hardware, tools, 50 piece Dinner Set (Dogwood Pattern), Bell Tone Upright Piano, cast stone designs , helmets, swords, house ware, collectibles, etc. (see www.haydonauctionbarn for full details) Cash, Interac, Visa or M/C. Just east of Durham #57 - 2498 Concession Rd. 8 Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 Legal Notices Vendors WantedV Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. OPEN HOUSE Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm, TAUNTON TER- RACE 3 bedroom townhous- es. Ensuite laundry. Land- scaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE. 3 & 2-bdrm+. Har- mony/Olive. 4-plex, spa- cious/clean, 3-ﬂ oors, ﬁ n. basement, 1-parking, Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+ utilities. Avail. Sept. First/last/references. (905)686-5591 email: seanryanjr@gmail.com Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX. ROOM for rent in new subdivision. Suitable for working male. Asking $400/month, with cable, TV, laundry and close to transit. Call (647)828-4571 Legal Notices Vendors WantedV Rooms for Rent & WantedR COMPLETELY FURNISHED accommodation. in clean, quiet, professional Oshawa home. Suits working profes- sional male 35+, non-smok- er, weekend commuter. Re- cession rate. Call (905)723- 6761 MAIN FLOOR room, large window, near Transit and Pickering Town Centre, all inclusive, non-smoking, suits working person. Large back yard, pool. $450/month. Sept 1st. (905)839-7237. SALEM/BAYLY, furnished room, in quiet family home. Female preferred, non smok- er. Own washroom, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, park- ing. $450/month, no pets. 289-892-2985. WHITBY/OSHAWA border. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitchen/bath. Cable/internet, laundry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfurnished. No smoking/pets. Male pre- ferred. $550/mo. negotiable. (905)995-2745, (905)728- 0189. Shared Accommodation GORGEOUS SETTING, charming country home, very close to Uxbridge. walking trails at your doorstep. Non- smoking $475 inclusive. Available September 1st. 852- 5247 Vacation Properties FLORIDA - 40 ACRE par- cels Only 10 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financ- ing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800- FLA-LAND (352-5263) Flori- da Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker. Births Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commis- sions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatime- share.com 1-866-708-3690 Lost & FoundL LOST, POMERANIAN, male, 4 years old, name "Ko- diak". Lost Sunday August 16 at Greenwood Conserva- tion site. (Church/Taunton area). Call (905)476-0430 Births Lost & FoundL LOST DOG: Small, female Jack Russell Terrier lost in the Haliburton Wildlife Re- serve on Johnson Lake on Aug. 4. She's tan and white with a smooth coat and is wearing a red collar. She goes by the name of 'Jackie'. A precious family pet. Call Rebecca at 905-576-8374 (home), 905-441-5392 (cell) or 905-723-5243 (work). Home Improvement Lost & FoundL MY NAME IS BALI and I am an INDOOR cat I AM STILL LOST- and I ran away from home late in the evening - Wednesday April 15th, 2009. My family lives at Westney/Rossland - in Ajax and I could be around this area or ran away further. I miss my family and with your help I could ﬁ nd my way home. I am a big boy with stripey grey/black and white colouring, green eyes and a pinky nose. Please call: 905- 683-9020 OR 416-993-2428 ANY HELP IS REALLY AP- PRECIATED. HE IS GREAT- LY MISSED BY HIS FAMI- LY. Daycare Available AFFORDABLE, EXPERI- ENCED daycare in my home. Large fenced yard, playroom, lunches & snacks. All ages. Steps from Glen- grove P.S., Pickering. Call Debbie (905)839-7237 DAYCARE AVAILABLE, all ages welcome, near schools/park. Lots of fun and activities. Rose- ﬁ eld/Finch area. Call Teresa (905)839-9277 or 416-518- 2439 Health & Homecare WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT and keep it off? Herbal Magic can help. Results guaranteed. Call to get our limited time offer. 25% OFF. 1-800-926-4363 Articles for SaleA 2-END BED tables, dresser, $50. 2-livingroom end tables, $25. Coffee table and 2-end tables, $60/set. Treadmill, $300 - excellent condition. Solid fold truck short box cover, 1-year, $300. (905)683-1618. Home Improvement Articles for SaleA ADVERTISE Nationally to approximately 12 million households in North Ameri- ca's best suburbs! Place your classiﬁ ed ad in over 900 suburban newspapers. Call Oshawa This Week 905-576- 9335 for further information. AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. ALL NATURAL BEEF, no chemicals, government in- spected, custom cut, sides $2.29/lb, halfsides 110lbs, $250. Home grown cattle. Orono. (905)983-9471. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free De- livery. Call Bob 705-341- 3881. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca Auctions Articles for SaleA FRIDGE. One-year-old Ken- more fridge, great shape and in excellent working condi- tion. Top freezer, clear crisp- ers and meat drawer. Tem- pered glass shelves. 18.2 cu- bic feet capacity. 30" deep, 30" wide, 65" tall. $350. STOVE. Used electric stove, good condition. 'Easy Clean', 30" wide. With manual. $50. Port Perry. 905-985-8158. HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA, great tub, must sell, still has warranty, 5HP pumps, 5.5kw, heater, $2,995. Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. Auctions Articles for SaleA LIKE NEW - Pride mobility electric scooter, blue. Asking $2,500 or best offer. Call (905)431-7800 (cell) New Kitchen Countertops 10% OFF material. ALSO 10% OFF installations!! Sale ends Sept. 30th. Will beat any printed quote by 10%. Discount Quality Counter- tops, 499 Walton St Co- bourg. Call 905-372-8969 John & Dan OPTIWAY FORTRESS, 3 wheel Scooter, gently used. $1800. Call after 5pm (905)839-4154 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acous- tic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905- 427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com Auctions Articles for SaleA PIANO, $800. Solid wood kitchen cabinetry with coun- ters, $5000 OBO. Large Air Hockey Table, $50. Jacuzzi Tub, $100. Drum Kit, $200. Vanity, $50. (905)509-0022 POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticeﬂ eamarket.com Auctions Articles for SaleA RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. TENNIS ANYONE? 1 year Family membership, 2 adults, 3 children. ($3700 value) $1250 OBO. (905)728-6496 Home Improvement LEAKY BASEMENT? Foundation Repairs Weeping Tiles Water Prooﬁ ng Parging (Dig by hand) 30 year warranty Call (905)442-0068 ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 Garbage Removal/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ● Gen. Deliveries ● Small Moves ● Garden Services ● Tree Removal Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative ﬁ nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓ reasonable rates ✓ Local/long distance (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 House Cleaning CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Business Services/ PersonalsB SAVE UP TO $400 ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE. Clean driving record? Call Grey Power today at 1-877- 603-5050 for a no-obligation quote. Open weekends. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THIS SECTION CALL 905-683-0707 To place your Apartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 BUSINESS ANDSERVICE DIRECTORY newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • August 19, 200923 AP KIRKWOOD, Russell Thomas - At the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Monday, August 17th, 2009, in his 89th year. Dearly beloved husband of Marion (nee Hag- garty). Loving father of Thomas (Charlene Harris), Patricia Kirkwood-Irvine (Douglas), and Yvonne Kirkwood (Frank Vree). Dear grandfather of Michael (Amoreena), Kathe- rine, Danny (Samantha); and step grandchil- dren Peter (Susan), Leslie (Brent), and nine great grandchildren. Brother of Eilleen Murray of California, Mary Kirkwood and brother-in- law of Eleanor Kirkwood and predeceased by brothers Fred, Talbot and Jack. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visita- tion on Thursday, August 20th from 12:00 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care would be appre- ciated. MILLER, Marvin Todd - A proud member of the Canadian Navy where he worked as a Signalman for approximately six years. For the majority of his life he enjoyed traveling the roads as a trucker. Marvin Miller born September 15, 1965, passed suddenly and unexpectedly August 14, 2009 at the young age of 43. He is predeceased by his father Harold William Miller and will be profoundly missed by his mother Linda McLean, stepfa- ther Douglas McLean, brothers Greg Miller, Paul Tooley, Kirk Tooley, sister Corette Miller, stepbrother Kirk McLean, stepsister Koranne McLean, nephews Jordan Skope- leanos, Tyler McLean, Conner Rubos and nieces Megan McLean and Kayleigh Tooley, as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will always be remembered for his great love of children and animals, which displayed his enormous capacity to share love with those who were in his presence. Viewings will be held Tuesday, August 18th from 7 - 9pm and Wednesday, August 19th from 1 - 2pm, with the funer- al to follow directly afterwards at 2pm. McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON, (905-428-8488). "If only you knew how much we love you, We know that you love us too. And still your death leaves a heartache no one can heal, And your love leaves memories that no one can steal. We thank you for all of the love you gave to us." Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Pets, Supplies, Boarding GORGEOUS GOLDEN- DOODLE babies, amazing family pets with wonderful dispositions. Variety of col- ours. Extremely low to non shed. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com MAREMMA PUPS farm raised, large breed, pure white, very friendly, $350. Evenings 905-797-3259. POODLES, TOY/MINI black male puppies. Home raised. First needles, dewormed, vet checked. Ready now. Call 705-786-7701. POT BELLY pigs, black, asking $150.00. Ready to go! Call (905)434-0392 YELLOW LAB Female Pup, excellent blood line, ready to go, ﬁ rst shots, dew claws re- moved, reg. 905-352-2614 Cars for Sale 1998 DODGE Stratus, well maintained, good condition, 160K, as is, $2200. (905)430-8221 2002 CAVALIER 148,000k, $3395. 1999 Corolla 197,000k, $2995. 2004 Ven- ture 166,000k, extended, $3995 2003 Montana 139,000k, extended $3995. Certiﬁ ed/e-tested. Others $1395/up. Caruso AutoSales (905)686-3803 (905)391- 3910 2002 Sunﬁ re, 133k. $3999. 2000 Focus, ZX3, $2999. 2000 Cavalier, $2999. 1999 Pontiac Grand AM, 154K, $2999. 1999 Ford Ranger, $3999. Certiﬁ ed and E-tested. Free 6month warranty (Dealer). (905)432- 7599 or (905)424-9002 2004 ALERO, 69,100kms, 1-driver, 4-door, light gray, excellent condition. Non- smoking car. A/C, CD player, AM/FM radio, power doors/windows. $6500. (905)723-0612. Cars for Sale NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $150 for your good cars, trucks vans or FREE REMOVAL for old aban- doned unwanted. Speedy service. 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